60 episodes

Swole Radio answers all of your questions on natural bodybuilding. I'm a medical doctor, pro natural men's physique athlete, and YouTuber based in Vancouver, Canada.

I seek to promote science-based perspectives to help people lose fat and gain muscle. This will involve interviewing the top athletes, coaches, and scientists in bodybuilding.

If that sounds like it will help you, join me by subscribing!

- Bill Wong, MD (Dr. Swole)

Swole Radio Bill Wong MD

    • Health & Fitness
    • 4.7 • 10 Ratings

Swole Radio answers all of your questions on natural bodybuilding. I'm a medical doctor, pro natural men's physique athlete, and YouTuber based in Vancouver, Canada.

I seek to promote science-based perspectives to help people lose fat and gain muscle. This will involve interviewing the top athletes, coaches, and scientists in bodybuilding.

If that sounds like it will help you, join me by subscribing!

- Bill Wong, MD (Dr. Swole)

    60. Jim Wendler (Creator of 531): Beginner to Advanced Training for Strength & Size

    60. Jim Wendler (Creator of 531): Beginner to Advanced Training for Strength & Size

    I had Jim Wendler back on Swole Radio to discuss beginner, intermediate, and advanced training differences for building strength and muscle:

    0:28 Training beginners for strength and hypertrophy
    16:33 How does training change for the intermediate?
    30:06 How to progress as an advanced lifter
    43:22 Periodization for powerbuilding

    Find Jim:
    https://www.jimwendler.com/
    IG: @jimwendler

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    Take your knowledge to the next level with the MASS Research Review: http://bit.ly/drswoleMASS
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    My e-books: https://askdrswole.com/

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    Follow me on social media:

    YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/c/DrSwole
    INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/dr_swole
    FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/drswole
    TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr_swole/

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    About me: I'm a medical doctor and pro natural physique athlete based in Vancouver, Canada. I seek to share science-based perspectives to help people lose fat and gain muscle. These will reflect the current expert consensus in the scientific bodybuilding community. I‘m lifetime drug-free and have been training since 2012.

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    Disclaimers: Consider seeing a physician to assess your readiness before beginning any fitness program. Information presented here is to be applied intelligently in the individual context. I do not assume liability for any loss incurred by using information in this podcast.

    • 1 hr 2 min
    59. Eric Helms: Optimal Leg Training

    59. Eric Helms: Optimal Leg Training

    I had Dr. Eric Helms back on the Swole Radio Podcast to discuss optimal training for leg hypertrophy. We discuss:



    0:52 quads - including discussion on squats, lunges, leg presses, smith machine squats, and hack squats

    26:46 hamstrings - deadlifts, RDLs, good mornings, hamstring curls

    40:42 glutes - necessity of hip thrusts and abduction work. Squat, hip hinge patterns.

    49:31 calves - seated vs. straight leg calf raises, weighted stretch

    56:29 adductors 

    57:41 Eric’s contest prep update



    Find Eric here:

    https://3dmusclejourney.com/

    IG: @helms3dmj



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    Take your knowledge to the next level with the MASS Research Review: http://bit.ly/drswoleMASS

    (This is an affiliate link - I’ll receive a small commission when you use it)

    My e-books: https://askdrswole.com/



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    Follow me on social media:



    YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/c/DrSwole

    INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/dr_swole

    FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/drswole

    TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr_swole/



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    About me: I'm a medical doctor and pro natural physique athlete based in Vancouver, Canada. I seek to share science-based perspectives to help people lose fat and gain muscle. These will reflect the current expert consensus in the scientific bodybuilding community. I‘m lifetime drug-free and have been training since 2012.



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    Disclaimers: Consider seeing a physician to assess your readiness before beginning any fitness program. Information presented here is to be applied intelligently in the individual context. I do not assume liability for any loss incurred by using information in this podcast.

    • 1 hr 1 min
    58. Jeff Alberts: The Godfather's Last Season?

    58. Jeff Alberts: The Godfather's Last Season?

    I had Jeff Alberts (the Godfather) back on Swole Radio for an update on his 2023 prep. We discuss:


    His 2022 prep
    2023 prep update
    Current training setup
    How his prep strategy, macros, and training have changed over the years
    How to preserve muscle during contest prep
    Tips for sustainability

    Find Jeff:

    @3dmj_godfather

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    Take your knowledge to the next level with the MASS Research Review: http://bit.ly/drswoleMASS

    (This is an affiliate link - I’ll receive a small commission when you use it)

    My e-books: https://askdrswole.com/

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    Follow me on social media:

    YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/c/DrSwole

    INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/dr_swole

    FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/drswole

    TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr_swole/

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    About me: I'm a medical doctor and pro natural physique athlete based in Vancouver, Canada. I seek to share science-based perspectives to help people lose fat and gain muscle. These will reflect the current expert consensus in the scientific bodybuilding community. I‘m lifetime drug-free and have been training since 2012.

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    Disclaimers: Consider seeing a physician to assess your readiness before beginning any fitness program. Information presented here is to be applied intelligently in the individual context. I do not assume liability for any loss incurred by using information in this podcast.

    • 58 min
    57. Eric Helms: Squat, Bench Press, and Deadlift for Hypertrophy

    57. Eric Helms: Squat, Bench Press, and Deadlift for Hypertrophy

    I had Dr. Eric Helms back on Swole Radio to discuss the squat, bench press, and deadlift for hypertrophy. We discuss:

    1:14 bench press - how good is it for hypertrophy?

    4:18 powerlifting bench modifications & impact on hypertrophy

    9:27 optimal bench grip width

    17:36 bench press assistance exercises

    22:34 how good is the squat for muscle growth?

    28:30 high bar vs. low bar vs. front squat

    35:05 squat stance for hypertrophy

    37:19 accessory movements for the squat

    41:15 deadlifts for hypertrophy?

    45:12 sumo vs. conventional deadlift

    47:42 deadlifts as a back movement

    51:02 deadlift accessories

    55:06 is a stronger variation better?

    Find Eric:

    IG: @helms3dmj

    https://3dmusclejourney.com/

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    Take your knowledge to the next level with the MASS Research Review: http://bit.ly/drswoleMASS

    (This is an affiliate link - I’ll receive a small commission when you use it)

    My e-books: https://askdrswole.com/

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    Follow me on social media:

    YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/c/DrSwole

    INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/dr_swole

    FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/drswole

    TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr_swole/

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    About me: I'm a medical doctor and pro natural physique athlete based in Vancouver, Canada. I seek to share science-based perspectives to help people lose fat and gain muscle. These will reflect the current expert consensus in the scientific bodybuilding community. I‘m lifetime drug-free and have been training since 2012.

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    Disclaimers: Consider seeing a physician to assess your readiness before beginning any fitness program. Information presented here is to be applied intelligently in the individual context. I do not assume liability for any loss incurred by using information in this podcast.

    • 1 hr 2 min
    56. Menno Henselmans: Psychological Hacks for Fat Loss

    56. Menno Henselmans: Psychological Hacks for Fat Loss

    I had Menno Henselmans back on the Swole Radio Podcast to discuss ways to lose fat more easily, and the science of self control. We cover:

    1:19 How to set up your first fat loss phase

    4:44 Meal plan vs. IIFYM

    8:33 How to deal with hunger in a diet

    15:29 Dealing with cravings

    18:10 Snacking

    28:39 Self control

    32:22 Can discipline be trained?

    38:17 How to change eating habits

    41:11 How to eat out

    49:23 Transitioning out of a fat loss phase

    Find Menno:

    https://mennohenselmans.com/

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    Take your knowledge to the next level with the MASS Research Review: http://bit.ly/drswoleMASS

    (This is an affiliate link - I’ll receive a small commission when you use it)

    My e-books: https://askdrswole.com/

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    Follow me on social media:

    YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/c/DrSwole

    INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/dr_swole

    FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/drswole

    TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr_swole/

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    About me: I'm a medical doctor and pro natural physique athlete based in Vancouver, Canada. I seek to share science-based perspectives to help people lose fat and gain muscle. These will reflect the current expert consensus in the scientific bodybuilding community. I‘m lifetime drug-free and have been training since 2012.

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    Disclaimers: Consider seeing a physician to assess your readiness before beginning any fitness program. Information presented here is to be applied intelligently in the individual context. I do not assume liability for any loss incurred by using information in this podcast.

    • 53 min
    55. Eric Helms: How to Train Chest, Back, Arms, Shoulders

    55. Eric Helms: How to Train Chest, Back, Arms, Shoulders

    @helms3dmj is back on the Swole Radio Podcast to discuss optimal training for the upper body! We cover chest, back, arms, shoulders, traps, and abs

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    • 57 min

Customer Reviews

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10 Ratings

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Informative!

Very informative and interesting! Can’t wait for the next episode!

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Excellent Podcast

This is a fantastic podcast. Very informative!

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Great podcast

Excellent material Bill! Keep up the good work

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